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Old 05-26-2010, 02:19 AM
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i found some one who'd like to trade his trd springs that has 8k on it for my almost new TRD strut tie bar. is that a good idea?
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TRD springs do alot more for your TC then a strut bar does. The TRD strut bar along with any front strut bar for the TC is mostly for looks, while the TRD springs lower your car 1.25 inches and are a tad bit more stiff to allow better performance!!! If I had to go with TRD products it would go 1. TRD rear sway bar 2. TRD springs (later paired with the TRD shock/strut combo) and 3. TRD axleback exhaust 4. TRD front strut bar and lastly 5. TRD badge
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awww! i heard the TRD Stickers give u a 5whp boost!
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yea it is a good trade.. You can always pick up another strut bar online for cheap... and strut bars are for more then looks.. But you will not notice its unless you are turning the car hard. Ask anyone that has cracked at windshield during autoX ..
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Originally Posted by uhsentc
awww! i heard the TRD Stickers give u a 5whp boost!
LOL sure
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TRD stickers/badges give on average a 5-7whp gain on the butt dyno!
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